Weather Test

What is the main source of energy that drives all weather patterns?

• Sun

• Oceans

• Moon

• Planets

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How does air density affect air pressure in a hurricane?

• Warm air rises, low pressure

• Cool air rises, low pressure

• Warm air rises, high pressure

• Cool air rises, high pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What property of air is responsible for convection currents of warm air rising and cool air falling?

• Chemical composition

• Densities

• Conductivity

• Specific Heat

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather with a low pressure?

• Fog

• Cloudy

• Sunny

• Cold

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where does warm water originate from?

• Poles

• Ground

• Continents

• Equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

We did a lab with blue and red water. Why did the red water stay on top?

• It was hot

• It was cold

• It was the boss

• It did not

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Where does cold water originate from?

• Equator

• Poles

• Continents

• Ground

How does a hurricane gain strength?

• Land

• Cool water

• Warm water

• Salty Water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What would cause an increase in strength of a hurricane?

• Warm water heating the air

• Cool water cooling the air

• Salty water reacting with the air

• Algae in the water reacting with the air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Warm fronts bring...

• Violent storms

• Clouds and precipitation

• Tornadoes

• Low temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5